The OC Bulletin

01/11/2023

Main Street in Orange was abuzz yesterday with creatures of all kinds filling up their buckets of Halloween candy. View The OC Bulletin’s trick-or-treating photo coverage on our website:

Ghouls, dinosaurs and princesses flocked to Main Street on Tuesday, Oct. 31, for the annual trick-or-treating event held by Orange Downtown Alliance and the Town of Orange. Community members dressed in their Halloween best were greeted with candy and smiles by representatives of local businesses a

01/11/2023

The Woodberry Forest School Drama Department production of Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men” opens tomorrow, Nov. 2. Learn how the cast and crew are bringing this classic military drama to life:

Woodberry Forest School will be performing Aaron Sorkin’s classic courtroom drama “A Few Good Men,” starting Nov. 2 at Woodberry’s Walker Fine Arts Center. The 1989 drama, which first premiered nearby at the University of Virginia before moving on to Broadway, follows a team of military lawy...

30/10/2023

The OC Bulletin is wrapping up its interviews with Orange County Board of Supervisors candidates by talking with Anne LeHuray of District 5 (Anne for Supervisor). Learn how she hopes to put her trade association experience to work in OC by visiting our website:

This interview is part of a series intended to give readers an overview of local political candidates and what they believe. Read responses from the other candidates for the Orange County Board of Supervisors by following the links below. District 2: Ed Van Hoven ; Delton “DJ” Anglin

28/10/2023

The OC Bulletin is continuing its interviews with Orange County Board of Supervisors candidates and heading to District 5. Hear what J. Bryan Nicol has to say about the importance of proper water infrastructure and more on our website:

This interview is part of a series intended to give readers an overview of local political candidates and what they believe. Read responses from candidates for the Orange County Board of Supervisors in Districts 2, 3 and 4 by following the links below, and check soon to hear from Nicol’s fellow Di...

27/10/2023

More than 300 community members were present at the George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association 75th anniversary gala Saturday, Oct. 21. Learn more about Virginia’s only regional school to offer secondary education to Black students in four counties during the era of racial segregation:

More than 300 community members were present at the George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association 75th anniversary gala Saturday, Oct. 21. The event capped off a year of celebrations in recognition of Virginia’s only regional school to offer secondary education to Black students...

24/10/2023

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying two suspects caught on camera in an attempted motor vehicle theft in Locust Grove:

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is requesting the public’s assistance in investigating an attempted motor vehicle theft in Locust Grove. On Friday, Oct. 13, at approximately 2:50 a.m., two individuals were captured on camera attempting to take several trucks from E & M Auto Sales,

24/10/2023

Who else thinks that the Prospect Heights and Locust Grove Middle School bands did a great job performing with the OCHS marching band during the football game against Fluvanna? Get a glimpse of the annual tradition on our website:

All eyes were firmly glued to the field during Friday night’s Orange County High School (OCHS) football game against Fluvanna, but those who were using their ears may have noticed another Orange County tradition going on. On Oct. 13, the OCHS marching band welcomed middle-schoolers from Locust Gro...

24/10/2023

In honor of Virginia Forest Products Week, state officials including Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr and Virginia Department of Forestry State Forester Rob Farrell visited R.S. Coleman Lumber Company for a tour of the third-generation hardwood sawmill. Learn more on our website:

State officials traveled to R.S. Coleman Lumber Company on Wednesday, Oct. 18, as part of a series of visits to forestry businesses in honor of Virginia Forest Products Week. In a press release last Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin proclaimed Oct. 16 – 20 Forest Products Week in Virginia in recogni...

21/10/2023

The Orange County Planning Commission’s recommended updates to the county comprehensive plan touched upon solar facilities, data centers and distribution warehouses, but residents won’t see those changes in the draft version up for discussion on Oct. 24. Learn more on our website:

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 24, to receive feedback on an amendment of the county’s comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan serves as a broad guiding document for long-term planning and growth, outlining future land uses throughout the county.

17/10/2023

The OC Bulletin’s series of local candidate interviews is moving to District 3 with Ellen Pitera for Board of Supervisors. Hear how she plans to make a career and technical education facility for Orange County Public Schools a reality by visiting our website:

This interview is part of a series intended to give readers an overview of local political candidates and what they believe. Read interviews with candidates for the Orange County Board of Supervisors in Districts 2 and 4 by following the links below, and check back later this week to hear from Distr

17/10/2023

The OC Bulletin recently spoke with Ed Van Hoven for Supervisor for our local candidate interview series. Read this District 2 candidate’s thoughts on utilizing growth corridors to keep taxes low on our website:

This interview is part of a series intended to give readers an overview of local political candidates and what they believe. Read our interview with fellow District 2 candidate Delton “DJ” Anglin III here . (Note: Responses may be edited for length or clarity.) Can you tell us about yo

16/10/2023

The OC Bulletin is continuing its series of local candidate interviews and moving on to District 2. Hear what Delton J "DJ" Anglin III for Supervisor has to say about building a rural economy and more on our website:

This interview is part of a series intended to give readers an overview of local political candidates and what they believe. Read previous interviews with District 4 candidates by following the links below, and check back soon to hear from fellow District 2 candidate Ed Van Hoven. Know Your Cand

13/10/2023

The OC Bulletin doesn’t just tell you about what’s happening in Orange County — we show you, with photos and videos that give you a front-row seat to the county’s biggest events. Check out our photo gallery of the Town of Gordonsville's 2023 Famous Fried Chicken Festival on our website:

The town of Gordonsville held its famous fried chicken festival Saturday, Oct. 7, continuing the tradition of honoring the “waiter-carriers” of the late 18th and early 19th centuries who satiated peckish train passengers with chicken, pies and other delicacies in the historic railroad town. The ...

12/10/2023

Did you know that there are opportunities both days this weekend to learn more about local history? On Saturday, join The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage for its annual appraisal fair, and on Sunday, learn about the enslaved persons connected to UVA with the Center for Orange County, VA History-Orange County Historical Society. Get the details on at https://www.theocbulletin.com/events.

12/10/2023

The 2023 Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials took place over the weekend, giving agriculturalists and crafters a chance to showcase their skills. Watch The OC Bulletin’s video coverage of the event by following the link below: https://www.theocbulletin.com/videos/v/a-fluffy-fte-fall-fiber-festival-and-montpelier-sheep-dog-trials

12/10/2023

On Oct. 5, The Arts Center in Orange had two reasons to celebrate: the unveiling of the 2023 Montpelier Hunt Races poster painting, and a new exhibit exploring spirit, memory and the Virginia landscape. Read about Thursday’s opening reception on our website:

The Arts Center In Orange celebrated the opening of two new exhibits with a joint reception Thursday, Oct. 5. In the community gallery, the Montpelier Steeplechase and Equestrian Foundation unveiled its annual poster painting, “The Paddock, Montpelier at Its Finest,” in anticipation of the Montp...

10/10/2023

We may have “all the time we’ve always had,” but there’s just one weekend left to see the Four County Players production of Nick Payne’s “Constellations.” Read The OC Bulletin’s review of this eye-opening tale of love and quantum physics on our website:

Are human beings infinite, or infinitesimally small? And either way, what does it mean for how we approach our day-to-day lives — our relationships, losses, hopes and fears? These are the questions at play in Nick Payne’s “Constellations,” running now through Oct. 15 in the Cellar at Four Co...

05/10/2023

Coopers Cookin and Catering LLC has become an Orange County fixture with the support of community members, and now owner Denise Thompson wants to give back. Visit our website to learn how Thompson developed an appetite for making the world a better place:

In the two years since Coopers Cookin’ and Catering opened its doors, the local restaurant has become a beloved staple in the Orange community. On Saturday, Sept. 30, Coopers thanked the supporters who have helped the business thrive through a Community Give Back Day at the Orange County Fairgroun...